Uterine Cancer Recurrence

Uterine cancer recurrence is understandably on the minds of many survivors. That’s because, like other forms of cancer, uterine, or endometrial, cancer can sometimes come back after a patient’s initial course of treatment is completed. One of the best ways for a woman to deal with any related worries and fears is to take a proactive role in her health. She can do so by becoming familiar with her body, being watchful for symptoms like unexplained vaginal bleeding and reporting any concerns to a physician right away.

Uterine cancer recurrence is often on the minds of survivors.

After a patient completes her first round of treatment, a physician will usually monitor her carefully for uterine cancer recurrence. In general, this will entail regular follow-up visits scheduled every three to six months during the first three years after treatment (possibly less often thereafter). During each appointment, a physician will typically:

Discuss the patient’s concerns

Perform an extensive pelvic examination

Examine the patient for enlarged lymph nodes, particularly in her groin area

Obtain a Pap smear

Order further testing, including CT scans, ultrasounds and biopsies, if deemed potentially helpful

The most appropriate treatment for uterine cancer recurrence depends on whether the cancer has spread beyond the uterus and, if so, the areas of the body that are affected. Some patients respond well to chemotherapy, radiation treatment and/or progesterone hormone therapy. Sometimes, treatment is focused on managing pain, bleeding and abdominal pressure to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Moffitt Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. By leading the way with our robust clinical trials, we are able to offer our patients the most advanced options in the treatment of uterine cancer recurrence, and we recommend a highly individualized treatment plan for each patient. Through our ongoing research and promising studies, we are continually contributing to the growing body of medical knowledge, which allows us to better understand uterine cancer and develop improved treatments that enhance survival rates and enrich our patients’ lives.

If you have questions about uterine cancer recurrence and would like to consult with a physician at Moffitt, you can do so without a referral. Contact us at 1-888-MOFFITT, or access our new patient registration form.

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